The Transformative Role of Research Infrastructures in Sustainable Biomanufacturing
A forthcoming article in Trends in Biotechnology (TibTech), co-authored by IBISBA members and born from the collaborative efforts of an MSc thesis, delves into the transformative role of research infrastructures in biomanufacturing.
This publication, “A snapshot of biomanufacturing and the need for enabling research infrastructure,” sheds light on the critical ways research infrastructures enhance the bioindustry by bridging academic discoveries and industrial applications.
Besides, the article explores how infrastructures like IBISBA foster collaboration by offering centralised resources, expertise, and access to advanced technologies, which are often out of reach for individual organisations. By uniting diverse stakeholders, these infrastructures address key challenges, such as the high cost of scaling innovative processes and the inefficiencies caused by fragmented research efforts.
A key case study in the article highlights the development of biomanufacturing processes that reduce environmental impact while maintaining economic viability. It demonstrates how shared facilities and cross-disciplinary expertise can significantly accelerate the transition from lab-scale research to commercial-scale applications, directly contributing to global goals for sustainability and innovation.
This work emphasises that investing in robust and inclusive research infrastructures is not just an academic pursuit; it is a strategic imperative. These platforms are vital to ensuring that innovations in biomanufacturing can keep pace with the growing demand for sustainable solutions across industries.